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Morro Branco, Fontes & Canoa Quebrada Beaches Tour
Discover Ceará's most beautiful beaches all in the same day. Enjoy the spectacular shores of Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes & Canoa Quebrada.
9 h
from US$ 20
Short answer
In December, Fortaleza averages highs of 32 °C (90 °F) and lows of 25 °C (77 °F), with about 37 mm of rain spread over roughly 5 days. December is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Temperature
32 / 25 °C
high / low
Rain
37 mm
5 days
Daylight
12h20
sunset at 17:39
Crowds
High
1 public holiday
What to expect in Fortaleza in December
Editor's tip
December finds Fortaleza in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Highs reach 32 °C (90 °F): the heat calls for early starts, sunscreen, and spending the middle of the day in the shade or in the water. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. It also rains very little: this is one of the driest months of the year, good for anyone who wants an outdoor itinerary. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting New Year's Eve in Fortaleza into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.
Myllena Vieira · Editor at VisiteCrowds
Crowd level: high
December is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.
Prices
Rates: high · ~R$ 369
High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. The average nightly rate for lodging in Fortaleza is around R$ 369 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Fortaleza in December
Where to stay
Hotels in Fortaleza
December is high season in Fortaleza: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
What happens in December
New Year's Eve in Fortaleza
New Year's Eve with concerts and fireworks on the Beira-Mar waterfront and at the Aterro da Praia de Iracema.
Public holidays in December: Christmas (25/12). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.
What to pack in December
Light clothing and a cap · highs of 32 °C (90 °F) Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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